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The settlers also dream messianic dreams about the redemption of Israel, and there are those on the left who hate them because of this. Joseph criticizes his brothers. He has high moral standards, and he relates their slanderous talk to his father. He is loved by his father, yet his brothers hate him. The settlers too are idealistic pioneers, willing to sacrifice themselves for the nation and the land. The settlers have strong values, and this awakens spite and hatred on the left. This hatred is so ingrained that "they cannot not say a peaceful word" to the settlers (ibid. 37:4).
The hatred of the Israeli left is so intense that they are unwilling to open up channels of dialog with the settlers. The hatred of the brothers toward Joseph was such that they wished to be totally rid of him, and preceded to throw him into one of the pits, even though it was filled with snakes and scorpions. Finally, they even sell him to the Ishmaelites, saying, "Let's see what he dreams about now." The left behaves today in the same manner. They are willing to endanger the settlers. Yet, as it was then, so will it be today: "You might have meant to do me harm, [but] God made it come out good" (ibid. 50:20). Then, Joseph's dreams came true; in our day too, the dreams of the settlers will eventually be fulfilled.
The Vilna Gaon says that Joseph represents the spirit of the Messiah from the line of Joseph throughout history, including in the generation which heralds the redemption. Regarding Joseph, it is written, "And Joseph recognized his brothers but they did not recognize him" (ibid. 42:8). This is his nature throughout history: People do not recognize his purpose. This is due to the work of the adversary, who blurs the role of the Messiah of the line of Joseph and causes people to denigrate him and his doings. The Vilna Gaon continues, quoting the verse in the Book of Psalms: "Wherein they have taunted the footsteps of your Messiah" (89:52). As is well known, both the enemies of God and the enemies of Israel make it their business to disrupt the start of the redemption, i.e., restoration of the soil, settlement of the land, and fulfillment of land-related Torah precepts. We, though, rely solely upon our Father in heaven, for it is His desire that we bring about an "itarutah diltata," meaning "an awakening from below." We must stand firm in the face of the many disturbances and scorn. These are the words of the Vilna Gaon. Therefore, let us be strong and courageous, and everything will certainly work out for the best, just as it did for Joseph.
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Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 9 - "Seeing is Believing" (parag. 21-30)
These paragraphs elaborate on the theme that seeing and knowing is better than any attempt to prove logically, and begins explaining the difference between Israel and gentiles.
Ein Aya Various Universal Stages of the Geula Process
Rav Kook examines the various stages of redemption, explaining how (in addition to the obvious oft-mentioned stages of ingathering the exiles, reviving the Hebrew language, army, state etc.) the messianic dream of world prosperity, the State of Israel and world unity can and are realistically and logically gradually coming true.
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 8- "Answering Questions on the Kuzari's Proof from Mass Revelation
How do we know that the "claim" of mass revelation to 2,000,000 witnesses at Mt. Sinai is really true? This important class answers all of the questions skeptics ask about this claim of the Kuzari.
Ein Aya Armies Still Necessary for Balance & the War Against Wars
Rav Kook explains why the world was originally divided into the various seemingly contradicting ideologies and cultures, in order to develop each one respectively. Swords or armies symbolize how each respective ideology defends themselves, as well as deters their opposing ideologies and cultures. On the other hand, the messianic era will be one of peace, and Rav Kook explains the transition to that stage, which mankind is already undergoing.
The Land of Israel LGBT'S IN ISRAEL
The question was asked, how can one make Aliyah with the LGBT parades?
Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat Kuzari class 7 - Five Accumulative Proofs of G-d
As a preparation for the Kuzari's classic proof of G-d from the mass-revelation at Sinai, we start here with 5 other directions to strengthen our belief which also contribute to what the Kuzari will present as well.
Ein Aya Muscle & Meaning: The Dual Nature of Gevurah (Physical Strength)
Is physical strength and fitness a necessity or an ideal? Although it if often totally overlooked among topics of Judaism, Rav Kook writes that it clearly is also a necessity to deter the many enemies of Israel, but even in Y'mot HaMashiach, in the Messianic era, to a certain extent, it's ideal continues even after our enemies will have been finished off.
